Steppin' Out
Joe Jackson
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Now The mist across the window hides the lines But nothing hides the color of the lights that shine Electricity so fine Look and dry your eyes We So tired of all the darkness in our lives With no more angry words to say Can come alive Get into a car and drive To the other side Me babe, steppin' out Into the night Into the light You babe, steppin' out Into the night Into the light We Are young but getting old before our time We'll leave the T.V. and the radio behind Don't you wonder what we'll find Steppin' out tonight You Can dress in pink and blue just like a child And in a yellow taxi turn to me and smile We'll be there in just a while If you follow me Me babe, steppin' out Into the night Into the light You babe, steppin' out Into the night Into the light Me babe, steppin' out Into the night Into the light You babe, steppin' out Into the night Into the light Me babe, steppin' out Into the night Into the light
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Written by: David Ian Jackson
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Steppin' Out" is classified as a New Wave/Synthpop song, a genre characterized by combining the synthesizer-dominated music with the simplicity and straightforward approach of punk rock.
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Release DateIt was released in 1982 as part of Jackson's album "Night and Day."
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ComposerJoe Jackson not only performed "Steppin' Out", he also wrote the song himself as a stated reflection of his experiences in New York City.
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Chart PerformanceThe song had great success on the charts. It ascended to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, and it also reached No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Grammy Nomination"Steppin' Out" achieved a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year in 1983. It lost out to "Beat It" by Michael Jackson.
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Cultural ImpactThis song is one of Joe Jackson's most famous and popular. It has been used in several films and commercials, and has also been covered by various artists.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song, directed by Steve Barron, has a distinct retro Art Deco style and showcases 1930s-style costumes and sets, reflecting the glamour and elegance of stepping out for an evening in the city.
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InspirationThe song was largely inspired by Joe Jackson's move from Portsmouth, England to New York City's Upper West Side.
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Live PerformancesJackson uses a real marimba for the signature riff when performing "Steppin' Out" live, which adds a unique flair to this classic song.
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Critical Recognition"Steppin' Out" was recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 Best Singles of the last 25 years in 1989.
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Cover VersionsAmong the numerous versions of this song, a noted cover was by French Jazz pianist Laurent de Wilde on his album "Over the Clouds".+
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Musical StructureThe song is characteristic of it's ringing, clock-like percussion that seems to mimic the hustle and bustle of city life.
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